Houston Firefighters

Curt VaroneMay 15, 2019
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Houston Prop B Ruled Unconstitutional

In a stunning reversal that has plusses and minuses for both sides, Harris County District Court Judge Tanya Garrison has…
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Curt VaroneJuly 4, 2017
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Houston Fire Chief Goes On Newsmakers To Discuss Recent Suit

Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena went on Newsmakers to discuss the challenges the department faces including a suit by the…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 26, 2014
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Judge Denies TRO Over Houston Brownouts

A Texas judge has denied a request by Houston Firefighters IAFF Local 341 for a temporary restraining order against the…
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Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his law degree, he also has a master’s in forensic psychology. His fire service background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid-on-call experience.

He is the author of three books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022), Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service (2026), and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, writing the Fire Law column.

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Houston Prop B Ruled Unconstitutional

Houston Fire Chief Goes On Newsmakers To Discuss Recent Suit

Judge Denies TRO Over Houston Brownouts